Prevention Posts

10 ways to prevent debit card fraud

October 12, 2007

You can't beat a debit card for convenience, but unless you take steps to protect yourself, you could be liable ...

Migraines increase stroke risk

September 3, 2007

Women who have migraines with “aura” face a significantly higher risk for stroke, a study says. The risk ...

Cancer-fighting salads

August 21, 2007

Try these 3 salads to get more cancer-fighting foods into your diet. Although the risk factors for cancer are ...

Beat the heat

August 16, 2007

Summer sizzler: dangerous heat has much of North America sweating. Just how hot is it? In Alberta, the heat wave has ...

Lightning strikes

August 15, 2007

It happens more often than you think. Here's how to avoid injuries from lightning strikes. You've probably heard the ...

Don’t get ill from your grill

July 20, 2007

Summer is barbecue season – but it's also the peak season for food-borne illnesses. Here's how to avoid food ...

Prevent cancer with a pill?

July 13, 2007

The Canadian Cancer Society recommends vitamin D as a potent defense against cancer. Vitamin D has long been linked ...

Keep noroviruses at bay

April 16, 2007

Protect yourself from the viruses which cause the stomach flu. You've likely heard the horror stories about people on ...